Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc., a part of American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures, and systems for the U.S. Armed Forces. This includes design, prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full-rate production, and product service and sustainment. They offer quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure. They have four facilities, three in Michigan (Plymouth, Lansing, and Lapeer) totaling 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio (St. Mary’s) spanning 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as the corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer, Michigan-based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries.
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Intern
Department: Engineering
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary:
The Engineering Intern will support manufacturing and operations teams in process improvement, machine cycle time studies, and documentation management. This internship provides hands-on experience in optimizing production processes and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
Responsibilities:
• Support process improvement initiatives, including time studies and cycle time analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Assist in coordinating cross-departmental projects and help implement new manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data and provide actionable insights to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement best practices in production and process development.
Competencies:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Education and/or Experience:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background Prerequisites:
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working Conditions And Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
